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20090074639 | CONTROLLED COPPER LEACH RECOVERY CIRCUIT - The present invention relates generally to a process for controlled leaching and sequential recovery of two or more metals from metal-bearing materials. In one exemplary embodiment, recovery of metals from a leached metal-bearing material is controlled and improved by providing a high grade pregnant leach solution (“HGPLS”) and a low grade pregnant leach solution (“LGPLS”) to a single solution extraction plant comprising at least two solution extractor units, at least two stripping units, and, optionally, at least one wash stage. | 03-19-2009 |
20110277593 | CONTROLLED COPPER LEACH RECOVERY CIRCUIT - The present invention relates generally to a process for controlled leaching and sequential recovery of two or more metals from metal-bearing materials. In one exemplary embodiment, recovery of metals from a leached metal-bearing material is controlled and improved by providing a high grade pregnant leach solution (“HGPLS”) and a low grade pregnant leach solution (“LGPLS”) to a single solution extraction plant comprising at least two solution extractor units, at least two stripping units, and, optionally, at least one wash stage. | 11-17-2011 |
20120060651 | CONTROLLED COPPER LEACH RECOVERY CIRCUIT - The present invention relates generally to a process for controlled leaching and sequential recovery of two or more metals from metal-bearing materials. In one exemplary embodiment, recovery of metals from a leached metal-bearing material is controlled and improved by providing a high grade pregnant leach solution (“HGPLS”) and a low grade pregnant leach solution (“LGPLS”) to a single solution extraction plant comprising at least two solution extractor units, at least two stripping units, and, optionally, at least one wash stage. | 03-15-2012 |
20130121910 | CONTROLLED COPPER LEACH RECOVERY CIRCUIT - The present invention relates generally to a process for controlled leaching and sequential recovery of two or more metals from metal-bearing materials. In one exemplary embodiment, recovery of metals from a leached metal-bearing material is controlled and improved by providing a high grade pregnant leach solution (“HGPLS”) and a low grade pregnant leach solution (“LGPLS”) to a single solution extraction plant comprising at least two solution extractor units, at least two stripping units, and, optionally, at least one wash stage. | 05-16-2013 |
20130152741 | SYSTEM AND METHOD INCLUDING MULTI-CIRCUIT SOLUTION EXTRACTION FOR RECOVERY OF METAL VALUES FROM METAL-BEARING MATERIALS - The present disclosure relates to a metal recovery process comprising a solvent extraction process. In an exemplary embodiment, the solution extraction system comprises a plant with a first and second circuit. A high-grade pregnant leach solution (“HGPLS”) is provided to the first and second circuit, and a low-grade pregnant leach solution (“LGPLS”) is provided to the second circuit. The first circuit produces a rich electrolyte, which can be forwarded to a primary metal recovery, and a low-grade raffinate, which can be forwarded to a secondary metal recovery process. The second circuit produces a rich electrolyte, which can also be forwarded to the primary metal recovery process. The first and second circuits are in fluid communication with each other. | 06-20-2013 |
20130206588 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PARALLEL SOLUTION EXTRACTION OF ONE OR MORE METAL VALUES FROM METAL-BEARING MATERIALS - The present disclosure relates to a process and system for recovery of one or more metal values using solution extraction techniques and to a system for metal value recovery. In an exemplary embodiment, the solution extraction system comprises a first solution extraction circuit and a second solution extraction circuit. A first metal-bearing solution is provided to the first and second circuit, and a second metal-bearing solution is provided to the first circuit. The first circuit produces a first rich electrolyte solution, which can be forwarded to primary metal value recovery, and a low-grade raffinate, which is forwarded to secondary metal value recovery. The second circuit produces a second rich electrolyte solution, which is also forwarded to primary metal value recovery. The first and second solution extraction circuits have independent organic phases and each circuit can operate independently of the other circuit. | 08-15-2013 |
20130213820 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PARALLEL SOLUTION EXTRACTION OF ONE OR MORE METAL VALUES FROM METAL-BEARING MATERIALS - The present disclosure relates to a process and system for recovery of one or more metal values using solution extraction techniques and to a system for metal value recovery. In an exemplary embodiment, the solution extraction system comprises a first solution extraction circuit and a second solution extraction circuit. A first metal-bearing solution is provided to the first and second circuit, and a second metal-bearing solution is provided to the first circuit. The first circuit produces a first rich electrolyte solution, which can be forwarded to primary metal value recovery, and a low-grade raffinate, which is forwarded to secondary metal value recovery. The second circuit produces a second rich electrolyte solution, which is also forwarded to primary metal value recovery. The first and second solution extraction circuits have independent organic phases and each circuit can operate independently of the other circuit. | 08-22-2013 |
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20120200213 | DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR STORAGE AND DISPENSING UNIT - A door assembly including a frame with an opening having a first portion and a second portion. The door assembly includes a first panel movable between a closed position in which the first panel generally covers the first portion of the opening and an open position in which the first panel generally does not cover the first portion. The door assembly has a second panel movable between a closed position in which the second panel generally covers the second portion of the opening and an open position in which the second panel generally does not cover the second portion. The second panel is configured to block the first panel from moving to its open position when the second panel is in its closed position. The door assembly further includes a controller operatively coupled to the second panel to selectively block or enable movement of the second panel from its closed position to its open position or from its open position to its closed position. | 08-09-2012 |
20120200385 | DIRECT ACCESS DISPENSING SYSTEM - An access and storage system including a storage component configured to store items therein or thereon in an associated storage position, wherein the storage component is configured to provide a user direct manual access to the items in the storage positions. The system further includes a sensor system configured to track at least one of the user's removal of an item from the associated storage position or replacement of an item to the associated storage position and an identification system for identifying the user. The system also has an authorization database operatively coupled to the identification system for tracking which of the items a particular identified user is authorized to access. | 08-09-2012 |
20120203376 | DIRECT ACCESS DISPENSING SYSTEM - An access and storage system including a storage component configured to store an item therein or thereon in an associated storage position, wherein the storage component is configured to provide a user direct manual access to the item in the storage position. The system further includes a sensor system configured to track at least one of a user's removal of the item from the associated storage position or replacement of the item to the associated storage position. The sensor system operates independently of any sensor component secured to the item. | 08-09-2012 |
20140091690 | Direct Access Dispensing System - An access and storage system including a storage component configured to store an item therein or thereon in an associated storage position, wherein the storage component is configured to provide a user direct manual access to the item in the storage position. The system further includes a sensor system configured to track at least one of a user's removal of the item from the associated storage position or replacement of the item to the associated storage position. The sensor system operates independently of any sensor component secured to the item. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094966 | Direct Access Dispensing Method - A method for operating an access and storage system including providing a storage component storing items therein or thereon, each item being stored in an associated storage position. The storage component provides a user direct manual access to at least some of the items in their storage positions. The storage component includes a sensor system configured to operate independently of any sensor component secured to the items. The method further includes tracking, via the sensor system, at least one of a user's removal of items from the associated storage position or replacement of items to the associated storage position. | 04-03-2014 |
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20100230407 | FLEXIBLE PACKAGE AND METHOD THEREOF - An improved flexible package and method thereof are disclosed herein. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a package system comprises a flexible package having at least a front wall, a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a plurality of side walls; and a locking means for maintaining a portion of the flexible package in a predetermined position, the locking means cooperating with at least a portion of the flexible package and comprising at least one semi-rigid member; wherein one of the front wall, the back wall, the top wall, the bottom wall, or any of the plurality of side walls has a substantially negligible surface area. | 09-16-2010 |
20120018437 | FLEXIBLE PACKAGE WITH SLIDABLE LOCK AND METHOD THEREOF - An improved flexible package and method thereof are disclosed herein. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a package system comprises a flexible package having at least a front wall, a back wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a plurality of side walls; and a locking means for maintaining a portion of the flexible package in a predetermined position, the locking means cooperating with at least a portion of the flexible package and comprising at least one semi-rigid member; wherein one of the front wall, the back wall, the top wall, the bottom wall, or any of the plurality of side walls has a substantially negligible surface area. | 01-26-2012 |
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20090187191 | Systems, Devices and Apparatuses for Bony Fixation and Disk Repair and Replacement and Methods Related Thereto - Disclosed is an apparatus for forming an arcuate channel in one or more segments of a bone, bony structure or adjacent vertebrae of a spine. The apparatus includes, inter alia, a base member which is positioned proximate to the surgical site, a support arm extending proximally from the base member, an arcuate guide member and a drill assembly. The arcuate guide member is slidably mounted to the support arm. The drill assembly is operatively coupled to the support arm and includes a drill bit attached to the distal end of a flexible drive cable. The flexible drive cable extends axially along the support arm and is axially and rotationally movable with respect thereto. The drill bit is operatively coupled to an end of the arcuate guide member such that when the drill assembly is moved distally, the arcuate guide member slides with respect to the support arm and forces the drill bit to traverse an arcuate path. | 07-23-2009 |
20120116411 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND APPARATUSES FOR BONY FIXATION AND DISK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT METHODS RELATED THERETO - The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize a new apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member, which also preferably is arcuate, and avoids the associated problems with prior cage or straight rod and screw systems. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for repairing, replacing or augmenting the nucleus and/or annulus of a disc. | 05-10-2012 |
20130211465 | PEDICLE SCREW ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A pedicle screw assembly and method of assembly are disclosed. The pedicle screw assembly includes a bone fastener having a head at a proximal end and a threaded portion extending between the proximal end and a distal end. The assembly also includes a compression member having a conical inner surface and a locking member having an outer surface adapted to mate with the conical inner surface of the compression member. The assembly may also have an elongated member and a set screw that has a threaded portion. The assembly may also have a receiving housing having a central bore extending from a threaded proximal end to a distal end and a U-shaped cavity positioned perpendicular to the central bore and configured to receive the elongated member. | 08-15-2013 |
20140214040 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND APPARATUSES FOR BONY FIXATION AND DISK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT METHODS RELATED THERETO - The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize a new apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member, which also preferably is arcuate, and avoids the associated problems with prior cage or straight rod and screw systems. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for repairing, replacing or augmenting the nucleus and/or annulus of a disc. | 07-31-2014 |
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20100268237 | Systems, Devices and Apparatuses For Bony Fixation and Disk Repair and Replacement Methods Related Thereto - The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize an apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for removably suspending a spacer in the intervertebral space while forming such a channel as well as systems, apparatuses and methods for use of dynamized implant members. | 10-21-2010 |
20140012379 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND APPARATUSES FOR BONY FIXATION AND DISK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT METHODS RELATED THERETO - The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize an apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for removably suspending a spacer in the intervertebral space while forming such a channel as well as systems, apparatuses and methods for use of dynamized implant members. | 01-09-2014 |
20140039504 | Systems, Devices and Apparatuses for Bony Fixation and Disk Repair and Replacement and Methods Related Thereto - Disclosed is an apparatus for forming an arcuate channel in one or more segments of a bone, bony structure or adjacent vertebrae of a spine. The apparatus includes, inter alia, a base member which is positioned proximate to the surgical site, a support arm extending proximally from the base member, an arcuate guide member and a drill assembly. The arcuate guide member is slidably mounted to the support arm. The drill assembly is operatively coupled to the support arm and includes a drill bit attached to the distal end of a flexible drive cable. The flexible drive cable extends axially along the support arm and is axially and rotationally movable with respect thereto. The drill bit is operatively coupled to an end of the arcuate guide member such that when the drill assembly is moved distally, the arcuate guide member slides with respect to the support arm and forces the drill bit to traverse an arcuate path. | 02-06-2014 |
20140358236 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND APPARATUSES FOR BONY FIXATION AND DISK REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT METHODS RELATED THERETO - The present invention features new methods, apparatuses and devices for fixing adjacent bone segments, segments of a bony structure and adjacent vertebrate of a spine. The methods, apparatuses and devices utilize an apparatus for forming a channel in a surface of the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra or a channel submerged within the bone or bony structure segments or adjacent vertebra. In more particular embodiments such apparatuses and methods including forming an arcuate channel and which channel can receive therein a curved rod or implant member. Also featured are systems, apparatuses and methods for removably suspending a spacer in the intervertebral space while forming such a channel as well as systems, apparatuses and methods for use of dynamized implant members. | 12-04-2014 |
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20110218354 | Photoautotrophic Adipogenesis Technology (Phat) - The invention provides an isolated photosynthetic microorganism with an altered lipid profile compared to its wild type or naturally occurring counterpart. The bacterium has been genetically modified such that the lipids produced are amenable to producing biodiesel fuel. Accordingly, such an isolated cyanobacterium contains a fatty acid, the length of which is less than C 16. | 09-08-2011 |
20120021479 | Systems of Hydrogen Production in Bacteria - This invention relates to engineered bacterial systems such as engineered cyanobacterial systems and to methods of using these bacterial systems to generate hydrogen. | 01-26-2012 |
20120220007 | PRODUCTION OF SECRETED BIOPRODUCTS FROM PHOTOSYNTHETIC MICROBES - The invention provides new compositions and methods for the production of useful chemicals from recombinant photosynthetic bacteria, such as recombinant cyanobacteria. Embodiments of the invention provide for the genetic engineering of photosynthetic bacteria to express and secrete a product of interest, such as hexose sugars or lactate. More specifically, the recombinant cyanobacteria express heterologous genes for both product expression and secretion. In some embodiments, the recombinant cyanobacteria express heterologous genes for secretion of products coupled to a pH gradient across a cell membrane. Sugars, such as sucrose, glucose and fructose, and other useful chemicals, such as lactic acid, are produced via the invention. | 08-30-2012 |
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20080296615 | FABRICATION OF STRAINED HETEROJUNCTION STRUCTURES - Growth of multilayer films is carried out in a manner which allows close control of the strain in the grown layers and complete release of the grown films to allow mounting of the released multilayer structures on selected substrates. A layer of material, such as silicon-germanium, is grown onto a template layer, such as silicon, of a substrate having a sacrificial layer on which the template layer is formed. The grown layer has a lattice mismatch with the template layer so that it is strained as deposited. A top layer of crystalline material, such as silicon, is grown on the alloy layer to form a multilayer structure with the grown layer and the template layer. The sacrificial layer is preferentially etched away to release the multilayer structure from the sacrificial layer, relaxing the grown layer and straining the crystalline layers interfaced with it. | 12-04-2008 |
20090032842 | NANOMEMBRANE STRUCTURES HAVING MIXED CRYSTALLINE ORIENTATIONS AND COMPOSITIONS - The present nanomembrane structures include a multilayer film comprising a single-crystalline layer of semiconductor material disposed between two other single-crystalline layers of semiconductor material. A plurality of holes extending through the nanomembrane are at least partially, and preferably entirely, filled with a filler material which is also a semiconductor, but which differs from the nanomembrane semiconductor materials in composition, crystal orientation, or both. | 02-05-2009 |
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20090086726 | Service Advertisement Framework (SAF) in a Communications Network - In one embodiment, a method includes receiving a first update message at a first forwarding node from a second forwarding node of the communications network. The first update message includes forwarded service type data that indicates a type of service available via the second forwarding node, and forwarded cost data that indicates a first cost of communications to obtain the type of service via the second forwarding node. An incremental cost is determined for communications between the first forwarding node and the second forwarding node. Service data is stored at the first forwarding node. The service data indicates the type of service is associated with the second forwarding node at a total cost based on the first cost and the incremental cost. A second update message that includes forwarded cost data based on the total cost is sent over the network from the first forwarding node. | 04-02-2009 |
20090157901 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING ROUTING PROTOCOL EXTENSIONS FOR IMPROVING SPOKE TO SPOKE COMMUNICATION IN A COMPUTER NETWORK - Systems and methods for using routing protocol extensions to improve spoke to spoke communication in a computer network are disclosed. Embodiments provide systems and methods to establish a tunnel between a first spoke and a hub, exchange routing information between the first spoke and the hub using a routing protocol, extend the routing protocol and an associated database to include next hop mapping information, and establish a tunnel between the first spoke and a second spoke according to information in the database. | 06-18-2009 |
20100091823 | Two-hop Relay for Reducing Distance Vector Routing Information - In one embodiment, a method for using a two-hop relay includes receiving an update message for a distance vector routing protocol from a first neighbor. The update message is sent to a different neighbor. Often, it is first determined whether the receiving node is a relay node for the first neighbor in the protocol. The relay node is a node preferred to update a particular node two hops from the first neighbor. In another embodiment, a method for serving as the two-hop relay includes receiving from each neighbor a first message that includes neighbor data that indicates nodes that are in direct communication with the neighbor. A relay set of fewer than all neighbors is determined. Every node two hops from the first node is updated using only the relay set of neighbors. The relay set is sent in a second message for the protocol. | 04-15-2010 |
20120026911 | System and Method for Enhancing Network Stability by Selectively Controlling Adjacency Formation - A system and method for facilitating connecting a switch to a network to improve network performance. In an illustrative embodiment, the system includes a first module for determining when the switch is initially connected to a network and providing a signal in response thereto. A second module selectively forms adjacencies with peers of the switch in response to the signal and based on one or more predetermined parameters. In a more specific embodiment, the switch is a router or Layer-3 (L3) switch. The one or more predetermined parameters include a load factor, values pertaining to capabilities of a processor included in the router, bandwidth capabilities of the interface and/or the router, internal router queue counts, and so on. The router employs a routing protocol such as Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP). The second module throttles and adjacency-formation rate based on the predetermined parameters. | 02-02-2012 |
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20100021356 | SPIN FORMED CATALYST - A catalytic device and method for forming a catalytic device are described. The devices and methods described can be used for emissions systems in heavy duty diesel engines. In particular, a method of spin forming a catalytic device generally includes disposing a mat about an outer surface of a catalyst substrate and inserting the catalyst substrate and mat inside a shell. The mat is between the shell and the catalyst substrate. The shell, catalyst substrate, and mat can be spin formed into at least a generally elliptical shape but generally other than a circle shape. | 01-28-2010 |
20100037836 | GAS EXTRACTOR FOR AN ENGINE COOLANT SYSTEM - A system and method for removing gases from an engine coolant system. In one embodiment, the system includes a fluid system that is operable to collects gas, and a gas collection system coupled to the fluid system. The system also includes a venturi pump system coupled to the fluid system and to the collection system, where the venturi pump system is operable to extract the gas from the fluid system via the collection system. | 02-18-2010 |
20130233465 | SPIN FORMED CATALYST - A catalytic device and method for forming a catalytic device are described. The devices and methods described can be used for emissions systems in heavy duty diesel engines. In particular, a method of spin forming a catalytic device generally includes disposing a mat about an outer surface of a catalyst substrate and inserting the catalyst substrate and mat inside a shell. The mat is between the shell and the catalyst substrate. The shell, catalyst substrate, and mat can be spin formed into at least a generally elliptical shape but generally other than a circle shape. | 09-12-2013 |
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20080262953 | System and method for remote deposit capture - A system includes one or more remote check deposit locations, and one or more treasury receipt servers to receive check information captured from the one or more remote check deposit locations, and to receive transaction data from an originating depository financial institution (ODFI), the transaction data including an amount of funds available from clearing the captured check information. | 10-23-2008 |
20100262522 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE DEPOSIT CAPTURE - A system includes one or more remote check deposit locations, and one or more treasury receipt servers to receive check information captured from the one or more remote check deposit locations, and to receive transaction data from an originating depository financial institution (ODFI), the transaction data including an amount of funds available from clearing the captured check information. | 10-14-2010 |
20110112967 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE DEPOSIT CAPTURE - A system includes one or more remote check deposit locations, and one or more treasury receipt servers to receive check information captured from the one or more remote check deposit locations, and to receive transaction data from an originating depository financial institution (ODFI), the transaction data including an amount of funds available from clearing the captured check information | 05-12-2011 |
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20100270080 | Apparatus and Method for Lateral Well Drilling - An apparatus and method for penetrating earth strata surrounding a wellbore including a nozzle assembly, a flexible tubing connected to the nozzle assembly, and a means to position the nozzle assembly downhole in a substantially horizontal direction into earthen strata, such that the nozzle assembly is connected to one end of the flexible tubing. Embodiments can provide horizontal jetting into the earth's strata from both cased and uncased wells utilizing a rotating, swirling, pulsing or cavitating nozzles which can keep a relatively cuttings free downhole environment. | 10-28-2010 |
20100270081 | Apparatus and Method for Lateral Well Drilling Utilizing a Nozzle Assembly with Gauge Ring and/or Centralizer - An apparatus and method for cutting horizontally into an earthen formation including a nozzle assembly having a gauge ring mechanism and/or a centralizer mechanism that allows the nozzle assembly to remain along a consistent axis of travel during cutting. Embodiments can provide horizontal jetting into the earth's strata from both cased and uncased wells utilizing a rotating, swirling, pulsing or cavitating nozzles which can keep a relatively cuttings free downhole environment. | 10-28-2010 |
20120067646 | Apparatus and Method for Lateral Well Drilling - A downhole tool assembly for cutting laterally into an earthen formation from a wellbore. The downhole tool assembly includes a cutting head assembly and a flexible tubular shaft member, wherein the cutting head assembly includes a rotatable nozzle and a cutting head sized and configured to cut laterally into the earthen formation. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067647 | Apparatus and Method for Lateral Well Drilling - A downhole tool assembly for cutting laterally into an earthen formation from a wellbore. The downhole tool assembly includes a cutting head assembly and a flexible tubular member, wherein the cutting head assembly includes a rotatable nozzle and a cutting head sized and configured to cut laterally into the earthen formation. The downhole tool assembly may be guided through a channel defined by a guide assembly and positioned such that the cutting head is proximate the portion of the earthen formation to be laterally cut. A rotational source may be operatively connected and in fluid communication with the conduit and flexible tubular member, whereby torque generated by the rotational source is translated by the flexible tubular member to the cutting head, causing the cutting head to rotate and cut the earthen formation. | 03-22-2012 |
20130056278 | Apparatus and Method for Placement of Downhole Tools Using a Visual Imaging Device - A method of orienting depth and direction (azimuth) of a guide device used to direct tools for the creation of a lateral borehole extending from a wellbore in an earthen formation, utilizing a visual imaging tool. The method including running a tool string into a wellbore, the tool string comprising a guide device and a visual imaging device, visually imaging the wellbore at a range of depths and orientations in the wellbore, and aligning the guide device within the wellbore in preparation of drilling tools to be used for the creation of a lateral borehole in an earthen formation. | 03-07-2013 |
20130062125 | Apparatus and Method for Lateral Well Drilling - A downhole tool assembly for cutting laterally into an earthen formation from a wellbore. The downhole tool assembly includes a flexible tubing circumscribing a series of interconnectable drive segments which can rotate in at least 2 axes on each end, wherein the flexible tubing forms at least one tubular member inner passageway. | 03-14-2013 |
20130068480 | Apparatus and Method for Transitioning a Tool Around the Radius of a Whipstock with Internal Guide Channel - A method for transitioning a rigid or semi-rigid tool around a whipstock having a curved internal guide channel. The apparatus and method entail the tool meeting specific proportion criteria relative to the narrowest part of the curved guide channel through which it must pass and relative to the length and width of the tool. In lateral borehole related applications, if the wider ends portions of the tool are of approximately the same diameter of the borehole, the tool can be stabilized as it travels through the guide channels and creates and transitions a lateral borehole. The disclosure is particularly suited to tools that are rotated through the curved whipstock and in certain applications offers such tools the benefit of a reduced number of segments or links and hence reduced costs and failure points. The method described herein can be used with a variety of tool types and for a variety of purposes and may increase the applicability of tools otherwise only feasible on wellbores of a larger diameter. | 03-21-2013 |
20130213716 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR LATERAL WELL DRILLING - An apparatus and method for penetrating earth strata surrounding a wellbore including a nozzle assembly, a flexible tubing connected to the nozzle assembly, and a means to position the nozzle assembly downhole in a substantially horizontal direction into earthen strata, such that the nozzle assembly is connected to one end of the flexible tubing. Embodiments can provide horizontal jetting into the earth's strata from both cased and uncased wells utilizing a rotating, swirling, pulsing or cavitating nozzles which can keep a relatively cuttings free downhole environment. | 08-22-2013 |
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20120200213 | DOOR ASSEMBLY FOR STORAGE AND DISPENSING UNIT - A door assembly including a frame with an opening having a first portion and a second portion. The door assembly includes a first panel movable between a closed position in which the first panel generally covers the first portion of the opening and an open position in which the first panel generally does not cover the first portion. The door assembly has a second panel movable between a closed position in which the second panel generally covers the second portion of the opening and an open position in which the second panel generally does not cover the second portion. The second panel is configured to block the first panel from moving to its open position when the second panel is in its closed position. The door assembly further includes a controller operatively coupled to the second panel to selectively block or enable movement of the second panel from its closed position to its open position or from its open position to its closed position. | 08-09-2012 |
20120200385 | DIRECT ACCESS DISPENSING SYSTEM - An access and storage system including a storage component configured to store items therein or thereon in an associated storage position, wherein the storage component is configured to provide a user direct manual access to the items in the storage positions. The system further includes a sensor system configured to track at least one of the user's removal of an item from the associated storage position or replacement of an item to the associated storage position and an identification system for identifying the user. The system also has an authorization database operatively coupled to the identification system for tracking which of the items a particular identified user is authorized to access. | 08-09-2012 |
20120203376 | DIRECT ACCESS DISPENSING SYSTEM - An access and storage system including a storage component configured to store an item therein or thereon in an associated storage position, wherein the storage component is configured to provide a user direct manual access to the item in the storage position. The system further includes a sensor system configured to track at least one of a user's removal of the item from the associated storage position or replacement of the item to the associated storage position. The sensor system operates independently of any sensor component secured to the item. | 08-09-2012 |
20140035450 | APPARATUS FOR SECURING DRAWER CONTENTS - A cabinet having a plurality of drawers, each drawer having at least one compartment. The cabinet includes a computer and a panel pivotally coupled to one of the drawers. The panel is disposed in a covering relationship with the compartments within the drawer and includes at least one opening. The opening corresponds with the compartment. A cover is pivotally connected to the panel and covers the opening. A locking mechanism is interconnected with the drawer and the cover. The locking mechanism receives a signal from the computer to position it in one of a locked and unlocked position. | 02-06-2014 |
20140091690 | Direct Access Dispensing System - An access and storage system including a storage component configured to store an item therein or thereon in an associated storage position, wherein the storage component is configured to provide a user direct manual access to the item in the storage position. The system further includes a sensor system configured to track at least one of a user's removal of the item from the associated storage position or replacement of the item to the associated storage position. The sensor system operates independently of any sensor component secured to the item. | 04-03-2014 |
20140094966 | Direct Access Dispensing Method - A method for operating an access and storage system including providing a storage component storing items therein or thereon, each item being stored in an associated storage position. The storage component provides a user direct manual access to at least some of the items in their storage positions. The storage component includes a sensor system configured to operate independently of any sensor component secured to the items. The method further includes tracking, via the sensor system, at least one of a user's removal of items from the associated storage position or replacement of items to the associated storage position. | 04-03-2014 |
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20110099789 | CATHETER BALLOON DRUG ADHERENCE TECHNIQUES AND METHODS - Various methods for optimizing coating of medical devices, such as balloon catheters are disclosed. One method configures catheter balloon folds based on balloon diameter and volume. Other methods include using a specifically-sized protective sheath, using a vacuum, using pressure, pulling the balloon through a coating solution, using at least one spacer or a wick between at least one fold for metering a therapeutic coating into the folds of the balloon, placing an intermediate layer between the balloon and the therapeutic coating, placing a soluble film having a therapeutic agent around the catheter balloon or inside the folds, and any combination thereof. Balloon catheters and catheter balloons having a specific folding configuration, a specifically-sized protective sheath, an intermediate layer, or a soluble film are also disclosed. | 05-05-2011 |
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